Design and optimize next-generation electronic systems using system-level modeling techniques used by engineers worldwide. Learn. Compete. Build the future of electronics architecture.
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| Prize Pool | Hackathon Date | Training Included | Career Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 / ₹90,000 | April 12, 2026 (24 hours) | March 26 – April 10 | Top 10 Interview for Worldwide Positions |
A Global Engineering Challenge
Mirabilis Design invites students and electronics engineers from around the world to participate in the VisualSim Electronics Hackathon 2026. The competition focuses on system modeling for complex electronic architectures, where participants will design and optimize next-generation products combining:
- digital systems
- embedded networks
- sensors
- power architecture
- RF communication
- software platforms
- AI-enabled systems
Participants will solve engineering challenges using modern system-level modeling techniques and architecture exploration methods used in industry.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | March 23, 2026 |
| Training Period | March 26 – April 10, 2026 |
| Live Hackathon | April 12, 2026 |
| Hackathon Time | 00:00 UTC to 23:59 UTC Start Time: 9 AM Japan/Korea Time, 8 AM China, 5:30 AM India, 7:00 PM PST(April 11) End Time; 9:00 AM Japan/Korea Time, 8 AM China Time, 5:30 AM (All April 13) 5 PM PST (April 12) |
Competition Format
Participants will design a modern electronic product architecture. Participants may compete individually or as teams. Students from across the world can partner and compete at the Hackathon. Contestants can start and end at any time within this Hackathon Time period. A training session will be conducted prior to the event to provide a level playing field. All sessions will be conducted online via Teams. Training recordings will be available to participants.
Each contestant or team begins with a partially completed system architecture and must complete the design by:
- selecting components
- analyzing performance
- Trade-off power and latency
- optimizing the architecture
- presenting the final product design
Example Engineering Challenges
Participants may encounter design problems involving:
- memory and interconnect analysis
- system throughput and latency optimization
- RF communication architecture
- wireless infrastructure design
- power delivery optimization
- mixed-signal system design
- AI-driven architecture optimization
- software performance modeling
- data center workload analysis
- intelligent system management
Training Before the Competition
All contestants will receive optional training in system architecture exploration before the Hackathon. This allows both students and experienced engineers to participate effectively.
Training Period
March 26 – April 10, 2026
Training topics include:
- system architecture modeling
- architecture trade-off analysis
- performance optimization
- modeling compute and communication systems
Who Should Participate
This competition is ideal for:
- electronics engineers
- computer engineers
- embedded systems developers
- AI / ML engineers
- graduate engineering students
- final-year undergraduate engineering students
Participants should be interested in:
- semiconductor systems
- system architecture design
- performance optimization
- AI and software platforms
Prizes and Opportunities
Total Prize Pool
$1,000 / ₹90,000
Additional opportunities include:
- job interview opportunities for the top 10 finishers
- certificates for all participants
- evaluation by judges from industry and academia
About Mirabilis Design
Mirabilis Design is a pioneer in system-level architecture exploration and performance modeling.
Its flagship platform VisualSim Architect enables engineers to analyze and optimize:
- semiconductor systems
- data center architectures
- wireless communication systems
- automotive electronics
- aerospace and defense systems
The platform is used globally to accelerate early design decisions and architecture exploration.
Registration Section
Register for the Hackathon
Registration takes less than 2 minutes.
Steps to participate:
1️⃣ Fill out the registration form
2️⃣ Attend training sessions
3️⃣ Join the live Hackathon
Registration Deadline
March 23, 2026
FAQ Section
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior VisualSim experience?
No. Training will be provided.
Can I participate as a team?
Yes. Teams or individuals can compete.
Is the hackathon online?
Yes.
How long is the competition?
Approximately five hours. The Hackathon will be open from 9 AM Japan Time to 5 PM Pacific Time to enable participation across the world.
